Market
Environmental
Senior Soil Scientist - UK Wide
Jacobs
Manchester, UK
Posted on Jan 14, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
With a team of over 70 soil and contamination specialists based throughout the UK and Europe, providing strategic advice and innovative solutions to support our clients’ environmental objectives, our continued growth both in existing and emerging sectors has resulted in a number of new roles being created.
As a subject matter expert, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of market-leading, high-quality soil science services to a broad portfolio of Clients, including agricultural land classification (ALC), soil classification, soil resource management, peatland management/ restoration, environmental research, environmental impact assessment and ecosystem restoration/landscaping support.
Remit and scope of your role, will include:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consultancy services.
- Design and deliver soil surveys.
- Prepare streamlined, high-quality reports and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and team members.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Foster and develop relationships with clients, ensuring successs and ongoing growth of market share.
- Provide safety leadership aligned to our Beyond Zero values and culture of caring.
Here's what you'll need
We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a real blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, or a related field.
- Demonstrable experience in soil science consultancy, including the delivery of surveys and reporting.
- Proven track record in supporting infrastructure projects throughout their full life-cycle.
- Solid understanding of best practice and relevant guidance in soil science.
- Good digital data manipulation and assessment skills, including GIS expertise.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Chartered or working towards Chartership.
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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | West Yorkshire | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
| Birmingham | West Midlands | United Kingdom |
| Wokingham | Berkshire | United Kingdom |
| Edinburgh | East Lothian | United Kingdom |
| Manchester | Greater Manchester | United Kingdom |
